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The Story We Write Together: About Identity Development and Romantic Dynamics
Since the beginning of philosophy humans asked themselves questions about their identity and relation to others. Although the discussion has history, comprehensive research examining the relationship between identity and relationship in depth is lacking – especially studies on different aspects of identity such as narration. The aim of this text is to point out overlaps between the fields and showcase the concepts of commitment, continuity, and intimacy. How does identity and relationships develop alongside each other? Why is it important to look at both? Commitment Looking at the two main drives both of them have a similarity. Every creation and every destruction involves a definite part. As soon as something…
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From Relational Insecurity to Emotional Vulnerability: Attachment and Adult Psychopathology
Have you ever wondered why some people seem grounded and emotionally resilient, while others struggle with intense fears of abandonment, self-doubt, or emotional overwhelm? One explanation lies in the ways we learn, early in life, to relate to others. This text explores how attachment patterns formed in childhood can shape our emotional world as adults, sometimes increasing vulnerability to conditions such as addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), borderline personality disorder (BPD), and depression. The goal is to offer a clear and accessible overview of these connections, without turning the discussion into a clinical manual. Every person is born with the need to feel close to others, a drive rooted in…
